Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

BHCO

Code 6

MOLATE

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Glossy brown
Forehead Color: Glossy brown
Nape Color: Glossy brown
Throat Color: Glossy brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 18-21 cm (7-8.25 in)
Weight: 48 g (1.7 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Black with faint green sheen.
Upperparts: Black with faint green sheen.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swooping direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 30-35 cm (11.75-13.75 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with faint green sheen.
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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